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calk (1)

calk [ kawk ]


noun  (plural calks)
Definition:
 
1. horseshoe spike: a metal spike on a horseshoe to prevent slipping

2. spiked plate protecting soles: a spiked plate attached to the bottom of a boot or shoe to prevent slipping and preserve the sole



transitive verb  (past and past participle calked, present participle calk·ing, 3rd person present singular calks)
Definition:
 
fit calk on something: to put a calk on a horseshoe, boot, or shoe

[Late 16th century. Origin ?]
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